
Surf Forecasts:
Costeño Beach surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,538 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Costeño Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Costeño Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Costeño Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costeño Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break this down. We’ve got a long stretch ahead, but you’re gonna need some patience.
The whole 16-day window is all about one spot: Costeño Beach. The swell direction is a solid NE, which is exactly what this exposed break wants to see. But there’s a quiet start. The first couple of days offer some waves, but the quality is a bit average so I’d let those pass. The real action starts to build toward the back end of the first week and into the second.
We kick off on Friday, 31 July, with a 2.1m NE swell, but the wind is a cross-on from the E at 20 km/h, making things choppy. The combined energy is moderate (655). The water temp is a warm 28°, which is bang on average for the time of year – no surprises there. Saturday and Sunday stay small and messy, with swell dropping to 1.2m to 1.6m and light cross-onshore winds. Not a great start.
Now, Monday 3 August and Tuesday 4 August see the swell pulse back up to 1.8m to 1.9m, and we get a couple of glassy windows – Tuesday afternoon is looking cleaner with a 1.5m NE swell and glassy conditions (combined energy 299). That’s a nice little session for a beginner or a longboarder.
But the real standout is Wednesday 5 August. The morning comes in with a clean 2.0m NE swell, glassy, no wind at all, and the combined energy is strong (571). The conditions are described as “very good.” This is your best bet for the whole outlook. The NE direction is exactly what the break wants, and with zero wind, it’s going to be smooth and playful. A bit of a crowd is possible here, as it’s sometimes busy, but with that quality, it’s worth it.
Thursday 6 August holds similar quality – 2.0m NE swell, glassy in the morning (combined energy 519), and another very good session. After that, the swell builds significantly. Friday 7 August sees 2.3m to 2.4m NE swell, but the wind turns cross-on and onshore, making it choppy. The energy is strong (702-690), but the wind is a killer.
The second week from 8 August onward is all about size. The swell stays between 2.1m and 3.0m, with a period of 8 to 9 seconds. This is a moderate period swell, so it’s not the long, lined-up groundswell you’d want for a point break, but it’s got push. The combined energy values climb into the 800s and 900s, and even hit 1271 by 11 August and again on 15 August. That’s very strong wave energy.
However, for a beginner-friendly break like Costeño Beach, anything over 1.5m is getting challenging, and by the time we hit 2.5m and above, it’s only for experts. On 11 August afternoon, the swell hits 3.0m, and the data says it’s too big for this break. Same again on 15 August. The wind is also mostly cross-on or onshore during this period, with a few glassy moments but nothing consistent. The only real bright spot in the second week is Thursday 13 August morning – 1.9m NE swell, combined energy 554, and a gentle cross-on breeze that’s at least manageable. Not a standout, but the best of a mixed bag.
There’s a significant gap in quality from the first week’s peak. After Wednesday 5 August, the conditions deteriorate for a while. If you’re a beginner, stick to the first few days of August, especially the 5th and 6th. For the experts, the later big swells (11th and 15th) offer size, but the wind will be messy.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
655 | 596 | 470 | 333 | 260 | 346 | 208 | 201 | 507 | 439 | 413 | 385 | 341 | 299 | 492 | 571 | 517 | 596 | 519 | 435 | 567 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | off | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 1:32PM0.14m | 00:09AM0.30m | 2:29PM0.17m | 00:39AM0.27m | 3:14PM0.21m | 1:16AM0.22m | 3:56PM0.25m | 1:57AM0.18m | 4:38PM0.29m | 3:11AM0.13m | 5:24PM0.33m | 4:40AM0.09m | 6:11PM0.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:41PM0.13m | 8:11AM0.10m | 5:17PM0.17m | 8:19AM0.10m | 8:05PM0.19m | 8:29AM0.09m | 11:03PM0.17m | 8:46AM0.08m | 00:50AM0.13m | 9:13AM0.06m | 1:49AM0.08m | 9:52AM0.04m | 2:36AM0.05m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 260 | 346 | 208 | 201 | — | — | — | — | — | 299 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
655 | 596 | 470 | 333 | — | — | — | — | 507 | 439 | 413 | 385 | 341 | — | 492 | 571 | 517 | 596 | 519 | 435 | 567 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 615 | 625 | 119 | 615 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 625 | 124 | 119 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 668 |
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The above surf forecast table for Costeño Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Costeño Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Costeño Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Costeño Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Costeño Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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